16 – Levada do Norte
Half-Day Madeira Island Walk
Adult
29€
was 35€
Child
14,50€
under age 9
Duration
Half-Day
09h00 – 12h30
Difficulty
Easy
6km
16 – Levada do Norte
We begin the Levada do Norte walk just after Cabo Girão, in Câmara de Lobos municipally, afterwards we pass through the valley of Quinta Grande and Campanário, municipally of Ribeira Brava.
This is one of the oldest levadas of Madeira Island and it took many years to build. It stretches for more than 60 km, but on our journey, we only walk 6 km of its extension. The path is easy and flat.
Like most Levada walks, this one was built in order to bring water from the North of the island to the South, with the purpose of irrigating the agricultural fields.
Along the way, we see the typical “Poios”, organized and maintained agricultural land. We can identify several types of vegetable plantations and fruit trees. Other types of trees we can see are the eucalyptus and mimosa trees.
Throughout the walk, we admire the breathtaking landscapes of the villages and their houses, the valley of Ribeira Brava, and the Atlantic Ocean.
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What to Bring?
According to the time of the year that you chose to walk in Madeira and taking into consideration our changeable weather, it is necessary to be well prepared for the Levada walks and the mountain trails.
Recommended Equipment
Good Shoes
Proper boots or walking shoes with a good grip;
Good Jacket
An all-weather jacket is a perfect choice for the walks;
A Flashlight
Bring a flashlight or your mobile telephone with a flashlight to help you cross some of the tunnels in certain walks;
Walking Stick
A walking stick can be suitable and useful for some of our guests to feel more confident.
